MID-CANTERBURY

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 20021, 1 September 1930, Page 7

MID-CANTERBURY

ASHBURTON. PERSONAL. Mr S. J. Gudsell, now of Toronto, but formerly of Ashburton, Is spending a few days here. Infections Diseases. Only one case of an infectious nature was reported to the County Health Inspector during the past week,' it being a case of T. 8., from Methven. New Traffic Bridge. The work on the erection of the new traffic bridge over the Ashburton river has been progressing more rapidly during the last few weeks. Although a large number of men are engaged ©a the decking work of the bridge, mor* attention has been paid to driving the piles, as it was considered necessary that the pile-driving gear should be out of the actual bed of the river before the spring floods. The construction of the piers and the decking is much slower work, the former having to be allowed to set before the decking can be proceeded with, and therefore it is necessary that the piers be constructed three or four spans ahead of the super-struc-ture or decking work. An Enquiry. A letter addressed to the "Lord Mayor of Methven" has found its way to the Ashburton County Council office and contains an enquiry from a resident of Barry Dock, Ireland, for information concerning the whereabouts of James Burris, who came to New Zealand many years ago, and commenced work on the Rangitata railway bridge, and was last heard of at Methven. He had three sons—George, Sam, and James Burris. Vital Statistics. The vital statistics in the Ashburton Registration District for last month show a general decrease compared with those for the corresponding month last year. The figures are as follows, those for the corresponding month last year being given in parentheses:—Births 28 (30); deaths, 12 (19); marriages, 7 (8). Water-Race Shortage. A good "fresh" in the Ashburton river, but more especially in the north branch, will somewhat alleviate the anxiety felt by farmers, who were dependent on the river for water for their races. The uneasiness was more evident in the Winchmore and part of the Greenstreot districts, where farmers relied more upon the north branch for their supply. The stream during one period this winter was absolutely dry, an occurrence which was unprecedented, and farmers had to divert the water from the south branch, and from several big races which run from the Rakaia through the Methven and Lyndhnrst districts. If a warm summer is experienced, with long spells of dry weather, it is feared that there will be a general shortage of water in races throughout the County, as there is an exceptionally light covering of snow on the hills. Bankruptcies. Three bankruptcies were filed during August. None were filed during the i corresponding month last year. | ' Band Concert Broadcast. ! The second concert to be broadcasted in Ashburton "was held in his Majesty's Theatre last evening, when a programme of music was given by the Ashburton Silver Band, assisted by local artists. The proceeds were in aid of the Band's Uniform Fund. A first-class programme was presented, those contributing being Mrs W. R. Feathoraton (soprano), Mrs Sydney Bryant (contralto), Mr R. J. Laureson (baritone), Miss Enid Thompson (elocution), Mesdames H. J. Constable and F. J. Chambers, Messrs K. Norrish and E. R. Hopwood (quartet). Foreign Mission Sunday. The Baring Square Methodiat Church held its Foreign Mission anniversary yesterday, when there was a large congregation at the morning, and also at the evening service. The former wan conducted by the Rev. R. B. Tinsley and a solo, "Just For To-day," was given by Miss Alva Myers (Kaitangata). The Rev. W. A. Sinclair (general secretary of Foreign Missions) conducted the evening service. Miss Kathleen Bond (Christchurchjb singing "Abide with Me," and the choir sang the anthem, "How Lovely Are Thy Messengers." Rugby Competitions. Only two lower grade matches were played in the Ashburton Rugby competitions on Saturday, there having been three defaulting teams in the junior grade; and only one match was set down for decision in the third grade. The match between Methven and Lowclifre, whioh resulted in a win for Methven by 20 points to nil, occupied only forty minutes. Tries were scored by J. McKendry (2), and I. Scott (2). Gillespie converted each try. Allenton beat Springburn by default. Rakaia beat Old Boys by default. Mayfield beat Mt. Soraers by default. Third Grade—Old Boys 6, Tinwald 0. Golf. A bogey match for Mr R. J. Tucker s trophy wag played by the member! of the Ashburton Golf Olub on Saturday. The winner was R. McGregor, whose card was an square. The best cards handed in were: R. McGregor all square, H. N. Lewis 2 down, B. McSherry 3 down, G. O. Bonnlnjjton a down, H. G. Kemp 4 down. E. 0. WHsoai 4 down, J. T. Smith 5 down, M. NoUlngham 5 down, C. H. Parson 5 down, C. A..Cuff 5 down, E. 0. Rawnsley 5 down, H. B. Bonnington 5 down, D. A. Lawson 5 down. Cycle Road Bfto*. A twenty-mile road race was conducted around the Grove Farm block by the Tinwald Cash Cycling Olub on Saturday, when there was ft good entry. The result* are as followa: —G. Horton (30sec) 1, I. Dwton (7jmin) 2, H. F. Kodd (7imm> 8. G. Horton covered the distance in the fastest time, and W. J. Tod secured second fastest time. Ladles' Hockey. The Ashburton Indies' Hockey Association's competitions were continued on Saturday under fine weather conditions. There were two matches in the senior grade and four in the junior. By their defeat of Methven, Rakaia are now in an unassailable position to win the junior competition. Senior grade—Tinwald recruited some of their older players who were absent in the previous match for their meeting with Mt. Somers, and decisively reversed their defeat in the first round. They beat Mt. Somers hy 12 goals to 3. The issue was never m doubt at any stage. For Tinwald. F. Gudsell obtained one goal, M. Henderson two, and B. Millichamp one. The Rev. Mr Hanna was referee. Old Girls lacked finish in their match against Rakaia, at Rakaia, and were beaten by 6 goals to nil. The scorers were Mls» V. Tatterson (4) and Miss J. Brown <2). Mr C. Bishop was referee. Junior A grade—At Ashburton, Lauriston defeated Wakanui by 2 goals (scored by Misses K. Lemon and S. Law) to ml. The Lauriston combination lacked finish, otherwise they would have seored more goals. Wakanui's goalkeeper (Miss M. Wilson) played a brililant game. Mr E. Davidson was ref piaying at Rakaia, tho home team defeated Methven by 3 goals to 1. For Rakaia, goals were shot by Misses N. Grieve, M. Mc-

Intosh, and N. Owen. Miss 8. Breach scored for Methven. Mr C. Biriiop was raferee. Junior B Grade —Playing at the AAburton Domain, Hinds defeated Old Glrla after a fair game, by 5 goals to nil. The scorers were Misses B. Sim, J. Low®. *nd • M. Donaldson (one each), and B. Mnseon la)Mr A. G. McHardy was referee. Playing at Mayfleld, the home team was defeated by Baring square by 4 «o*ls to 8. For Mayfleld, go sis were shot by J. Sewel, B. Claughton, and B. Richardson. Mr J. Cook was referee. Rifle Championship. The Ashburton County Miniature Rifle championships were held on Saturday night, 80 riflemen competing. The standard of shooting was high. Ashburton County Shield was won by the Willowby Club, and the County Cup, by N. Bauerle, of Lynnford, who also secured the individual- championship. Ashburton No. 1 team wen the X> F. Keir (Ashburton), L. Kingsbury (Dorie), B. Kingsbury (Dorie), V. Nicholls (Willowby) 78 each. No. 2 Match—L. MeNatty (Ashburton) 80, C H. Ohilds (Ashburton), R. Chllds (Ashburton) 79, D. Keir (Ashburton), E. Tnjman (Aahburton), P. Clark (Ashburton), H. Bauerle (Lynnford), it. Holland Wethven , H Noblp (Methven), A. Pratley (Willowby), J. Lowry (Westerfield), A. J. Shepherd (Ashk"Ashburton County individual Championship—N. Bauerle (Lynnford) 168, Keir (Ashburton) ISO, C. Child* (Aahburton) 184, MeNatty (Ashburton), Shepherd (Ashburton), Noble (Methven), Pratley (Willowby), CUrk (Ashburtn), L. Kingsbury (Dorie), I. McKay (Willowby), Lowry (Westerfield), w. Luck (Westerfield) 153 each. Ashburton County Teams' Championship —Aahburton No. 1: Keir 157, Truman 154, C. Ohilds 167. MeNatty 166, T. P. Smith 182; total 778—1. _ _ • „ . Aahburton No. 2: R. Bramley 184, dark 106, Shepherd 188, H. E. SMerlew 154, W James 184; total 773—3Willowby 772. Westerfleld 770, Methven 7(11, Lynnford 788, Dorie 782, Hinds 748. Ashburton County Shield—Willowby 1888, Lynnford 1888, Westerfleld 1882, Methven 1827, Dwrie 1804. Ashbuiton County Onp and Sweepstake. N. Bauerle .. 79 80 80—1 H. Noble ..77 80 78—3